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LG shows off semi-transparent case for LG Vu 3, ahead of the handset’s official unveiling

Back in July, LG unveiled the LG G2’s QuickWindow case ahead of the handset’s official announcement. At the time this was regarded as a bit of an odd move, but – judging by today’s unveiling – it will apparently be a trend for LG, going forward.

The upcoming LG Vu 3 isn’t expected to arrive in Korea later this month, but that’s not stopping the handset’s new cover from showing up.

As you likely noticed in the image above, the Vu 3 case is nothing like the LG G2’s Quick Window case. The Vu 3 case ditches the notification ‘window’ and instead utilizes semi-transparent material on the front, which allows special images and graphics to shine through the front cover. The end result is a cover that not only looks good, but is also very unique.

The big question is whether the Vu 3 can manage a greater level of success than the first two generations, which both did rather poorly outside of Korea.

Okay, so the case is pretty awesome – but what about the Vu 3, is it equally cool? Right now it’s hard to say for sure, as details are still limited.

We can tell you that the Vu 3 will continue the line’s use of a unique 4:3 aspect ratio.

Beyond that, the rumor mill suggests the handset will have a 5.2-inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 960, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 CPU and a 13MP rear shooter. Not much else is known about the next-gen Vu.

The big question is whether the Vu 3 can manage a greater level of success than the first two generations, which both did rather poorly outside of Korea. Honestly, we have our doubts. While LG’s Vu 3 is a unique device, the 4:3 ratio just doesn’t sit well with many users.

What do you think, if the Vu 3 makes its way outside of Korea, would you be interested in the handset? Or does the Vu’s 4:3 aspect ratio turn you off?

Andrew is one of the three Managing Editors of Android Authority, primarily responsible for the overseeing of US team of writers, in addition to several other projects such as VR Source and more. He loves tech, gaming, his family, and good conversations with like-minded folks.